After a couple of years reading and a lot of thinking ... since I have no choice but to built outside, I finally decided to go ahead anyway with to Freedom 17. I know that some poeple disaprove building outside (it's not ideal I know), but it's that or nothing !! So I'll keep posting news of the experience
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I have begun cutting some pieces for the strongback yesterday. I will assemble the whole thing latter in the season since there is still snow in Quebec city. Since then, I will cut all the pieces I can to be ready.
I have a doubt with the wood to use for planking since to white cedar I have find so far come with a lot a knot (or expensive in comparison of pine). Maybe Glen can help me to find a good supplier since you are in Baie St-Paul "near" Quebec ?
1) I have read some post that recommend 3/16" pine strips if a cannot find good white cedar. Since pine is more heavy, how much weight approx between 1/4" white cedar strips and 3/16" pine strips ? I want to minimize weight for a Freedom 17 ...
2) I've just order a pair of router bit to make bead and cove for 1/4" strips... does the 3/16" pine strips would cause me trouble with this task ?
3) Some suggest 60 board feet of wood for the planking. This translate in how much 1"*6"*8' with the cut waste ? I had calculate around 15 ... but I always buy to much and want to minimize cost
Thank you, looking forward to hear from you !